Thursday evening the House Ways and Means Committee passed Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) legislation (H.R. 1890) by a bi-partisan vote of 25 to 13. This follows TPA passage by the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday by a vote of 20-6. TPA would establish congressional trade Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle …
Pork Production to Top Beef Production in 2015?
The nation’s pork producers may do something this year that they haven’t done in over six decades. Cathy Isom lets us know what this is. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle …
USDA Announces Partnerships with Farmers and Ranchers to Address Climate Change
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: EAST LANSING, Mich., April 23, 2015 — In a speech today at Michigan State University, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack laid out a comprehensive approach to partner with agricultural producers to address the threat of climate change. Building on the creation of USDA’s Climate Hubs last year, the new initiatives will utilize voluntary, incentive-based conservation, …
BQA Helping Producers Meet Consumer Needs
In our weekly BQA Quality Report, brought to you by your state and national checkoff funded Beef Quality Assurance programs, Florida dairy producer Bob Butler says producing a good product for the consumer is what it’s all about, and that’s why being BQA certified is important. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting BQA.org Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
Georgia Commodity Commissions Accepting Nominations for Board Members
The Georgia Agricultural Commodity Commissions for Apples, Blueberry, Cotton, Milk, Peaches, Pecans, Tobacco and Vegetables are accepting nominations to fill several positions on each Commodity Commission board. Download Audio Nomination forms can be found on Georgia Department of Agriculture Commodity Promotion web page. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Florida Senate Committee Passes Comprehensive Water Policy Bill
During the Florida Legislative Session Tuesday, the Senate Appropriation Committee passed Senate Bill 918, a comprehensive water policy bill. Lance Pierce with Florida Farm Bureau says it now heads to the Senate floor. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch …
Earth Day Celebrating 45 Years
Today, April 22, is the 45th anniversary of Earth Day. It’s a nationwide event that started on April 22nd, 1970. More about the annual event can be found at earthday.org/2015. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture …
Southeast AgNet This Week: More on Avian Influenza
Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes updates on how the avian influenza outbreaks are being handled. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester …
Partners Help Promote Alabama Beef
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association partners with various groups in beef promotions around the state, and Erin Beasley has an example of one of those they work with in various ways. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture …
Florida Beef Council to Meet with Cattlewomen
Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council says Cattlewomen from across the Southeast will be in Florida later this week for their Region II meeting. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle …